The documentation provides the necessary information for appropriate use of the product. It informs
the user to ensure efficient execution of the installation, operation or maintenance procedures.
The content of this document is based on the information available at the time of publication. The
original version of the document was written in English.
For safety and environmental protection reasons, the safety instructions given in this documentation
must be strictly followed.
This manual is a reference and will not include every system installation situation. The person
installing this equipment should have:
• training in the 700 Logix series controllers and water softener installation;
• knowledge of water conditioning and how to determine proper controller settings;
• basic plumbing skills.
This document is available in other languages on https://www.pentairaquaeurope.com/product-
finder/product-type/control-valves.
1.2. Release management
RevisionDateAuthorsDescription
A20.02.2019STF/AREFirst edition.
1.3. Manufacturer identifier, product
Manufacturer:Pentair International LLC
Avenue de Sevelin 18
1004 Lausanne
Switzerland
Product:255/LOGIX 742-762-764
1.4. Intended use
The device is intended to be used for residential/commercial applications only and it is purpose-built
for water treatment.
Pentair Quality System EMEA products benefit, under specific conditions, from a manufacturer
warranty that may be invoked by Pentair’s direct customers. Users should contact the vendor of this
product for applicable conditions and in case of a potential warranty claim.
Any warranty provided by Pentair regarding the product will become invalid in case of:
• improper installation, improper programming, improper use, improper operation and/or
maintenance leading to any kind of product damages;
• improper or unauthorized intervention on the controller or components;
• incorrect, improper or wrong connection/assembly of systems or products with this product and
vice versa;
• use of a non-compatible lubricant, grease or chemicals of any type and not listed by the
manufacturer as compatible for the product;
• failure due to wrong configuration and/or sizing.
Pentair accepts no liability for equipment installed by the user upstream or downstream of Pentair
products, as well as for process/production processes which are installed and connected around or
even related to the installation. Disturbances, failures, direct or indirect damages that are caused by
such equipment or processes are also excluded from the warranty. Pentair shall not accept any
liability for any loss or damage of profits, revenues, use, production, or contracts, or for any indirect,
special or consequential loss or damage whatsoever. Please refer to the Pentair List Price to know
more about terms and conditions applicable to this product.
Scan & Service mobile application is the ideal support for the maintenance person in his daily
business. A simple scan of an identification (ID) label (1) present on the valve with a smartphone gives
an instantaneously access to all updated information related to the product, such as:
• valves and tanks detailed configuration;
• manuals;
• spare parts lists;
• troubleshooting recommendations;
• multi-lingual videos, detailing how to best service a part;
• information about new products, latest technologies, novelties about the Blue Network program,
etc....
No.Operation
Download the application "Scan & Service" from or in a
A
smartphone (4).
BOpen the application "Scan & Service".
CScan the bleam (3) stuck on the valve (2).
DNavigate to find information.
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Locking bar label
Model
Serial label
Installation warning
Part number
Electrical
ratings
Serial number
Production
date
Production
order
2.Safety
2.1. Safety pictograms definition
Caution
Warns of a risk of minor injury or major
material damage to the device or
environment.
Danger
Warns against serious personal injury or
death.
Note
Comment.
2.2. Serial label location
Warning
Warns against serious personal injury
and damage to health.
Mandatory
Standard or measure to apply.
Prohibition
Restriction to be observed.
Note
Ensure that the serial label and the safety tags on the device are completely legible and
clean. If necessary, replace them with new tags and put them in the same places.
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2.3. Hazards
All the safety and protection instructions contained in this document must be observed in order to
avoid temporary or permanent injury, damage to property or environmental pollution.
At the same time, any other legal regulations, accident prevention and environmental protection
measures, as well as any recognized technical regulations relating to appropriate and risk-free
methods of working which apply in the country and place of use of the device must be adhered to.
Any non-observation of the safety and protection rules, as well as any existing legal and technical
regulations, will result in a risk of temporary or permanent injury, damage to property or
environmental pollution.
2.3.1. Personnel
Warning
Only qualified and professional personnel, based on their training, experience and
instruction as well as their knowledge of the regulations, the safety rules and operations
performed, are authorized to carry out necessary work.
2.3.2. Material
The following points must be observed to ensure proper operation of the system and the safety of
user:
• do not remove the locking bar;
• be careful of high voltages present on the transformer (230V);
• do not put your fingers in the system (risk of injuries with moving parts and shock due to electric
voltage).
2.4. Hygiene and sanitization
2.4.1. Sanitary issues
Preliminary checks and storage
• Check the integrity of the packaging. Check that there is no damage and no signs of contact with
liquid to make sure that no external contamination occurred;
• the packaging has a protective function and must be removed just before installation. For
transportation and storage appropriate measures should be adopted to prevent the
contamination of materials or objects themselves.
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Assembly
• Assemble only with components which are in accordance with drinking water standards;
• after installation and before use, perform one or more manual regenerations in order to clean
the media bed. During such operations, do not use the water for human consumption. Perform a
disinfection of the system in the case of installations for treatment of drinking water for human
use.
Note
This operation must be repeated in the case of ordinary and extraordinary maintenance. It
should also be repeated whenever the system remains idle for a significant time.
Note
Valid only for Italy
signs and obligations arising from the DM25.
: In case of equipment used in accordance with the DM25, apply all the
2.4.2. Hygiene measures
Disinfection
• The materials used for the construction of our products meet the standards for use with potable
water; the manufacturing processes are also geared to preserving these criteria. However, the
process of production, distribution, assembly and installation, may create conditions of bacterial
proliferation, which may lead to odor problems and water contamination;
• it is therefore strongly recommended to sanitize the products. See 7.2. Sanitization, page 60;
• maximum cleanliness is recommended during the assembly and installation;
• for disinfection, use Sodium or Calcium Hypochlorite and perform a manual regeneration.
The graph shows the pressure drop created by the valve itself at different flow rates. It makes it
possible to predetermine the maximum flow rate going through the valve depending on the system
settings (inlet pressure etc). It also makes it possible to determine the valve pressure drop at a given
flow rate, and therefore to evaluate the system pressure drop vs flow rate.
3.4.1. Autotrol Logix residential/commercial series auxiliary microswitch kits
The Logix residential/commercial series switch kits allow you to provide an electrical signal during
the valve operation. The switches can be wired independently in N.O or NC. The switches are available
for 0.1 Amp or 5 Amp rating.
3.4.1.1 Front mount
The microswitch is mounted behind the controller at the front end of the camshaft. The cam for this
switch is screwed to the front of the camshaft. This cam can be adjusted to activate the microswitch
on any position upon your needs.
To install this front mount microswitch:
No.Operation
APlace the valve into the position during which you need the signal.
Remove the cover and the controller.
See chapters 9.4.1. First steps, page 69, 9.4.7. Disassembling valve from tank, page 73 and
B
9.4.9. Optical sensor and controller replacement, page 75.
CScrew switch base to top plate using the switch guide pin over screw boss.
Install the cam so that the microswitch pin is released and screw the cam using a self-
The microswitch is located under the cover and is screwed to the top plate. The switch is turned on/
off by a cam lobe on the camshaft. Its function is to signal that the unit is in-service or out-of-service
(regenerating). Actually, the microswitch is actuated during service position. As a result, depending
on the wiring N.O or N.C, the signal will be given either during the complete service period or during
the complete regeneration time.
To install this top plate microswitch:
No.Operation
Remove the cover.
A
See chapters 9.4.1. First steps, page 69 and 9.4.7. Disassembling valve from tank, page 73.
BConnect wires.
CUse self-tapping screws to secure the switch base to the blind boss top plate.
3.5. System regeneration cycle (8-cycles operation)
Service (downflow) — cycle C0
Untreated water is directed down through the resin bed and up through the riser tube. The hardness
ions attach themselves to the resin and are removed from the raw water being exchanged on the resin
beads towards sodium ions. The water is conditioned as it passes through the resin bed.
Backwash (upflow) — cycle C1
The flow of water is reversed by the valve and directed down the riser tube and up through the resin
bed. During the backwash cycle, the bed is expanded and debris is flushed to the drain, while the
media bed is remixed.
Brine (downflow) — cycle C2
The controller directs water through the brine injector and brine is drawn from the brine tank. The
brine is then directed down through the resin bed and up through the riser tube to the drain. The
hardness ions are displaced by sodium ions and are sent to the drain. The resin is regenerated during
the brine cycle. When the air check valve closes brine drawing finishes, and then the slow rinse phase
starts.
Slow rinse (downflow) — cycle C3
Repressurize cycle (hard water bypass flapper open) — cycle C4
This cycle allows the air and water to hydraulically balance in the valve before continuing the
regeneration.
Fast rinse (downflow) — cycle C5
The controller value directs water down through the resin bed and up through the riser tube to the
drain. Any residual brine is rinsed from the resin bed, while the media bed is re-compacted.
2nd Backwash (upflow) — cycle C6
2nd Fast rinse (downflow) — cycle C7
Brine refill — cycle C8
Water is directed to the brine tank at a rate controlled by the refill controller, to create brine for the
next regeneration. During brine refill, treated water is already available at the valve outlet.
Note
For illustration purpose only. Always verify inlet and outlet marking on the valve.
When an immediate regeneration is initiated,
Tank 2 stay in service whereas tank 1 moves to:
Once Tank 1 has reached the service position,
Tank 2 moves to:
Service
3.6. Regeneration Sequence for Twin and Lockout Systems
Note
Perform a first regeneration for each tank, it will synchronize the camshafts if not already
synchronized.
Note
When you fill water in the system, repeat operations described on chapter 7.1. Water filling,
draining and watertightness inspection, page 58, for each tank.
3.6.1. Twin alternating systems
In this example, tank 1 is in stand-by position whereas tank 2 is in service position.
When an immediate regeneration is initiated, tank 2 stay in service whereas tank 1 moves to C5, C6,
C7, C8 and to the service position.
Once tank 1 reaches the service position, tank 2 moves to C1, C2, C3, C4 and to stand-by position.
Cycles repeat themselves so on.
Tank 2 will not initiate a
regeneration while tank
1 is not back in service
3.6.2. Twin parallel systems
Refill first option: off, Pr=0
Tank 1 and tank 2 are both in service position. Depending on the residual capacity, tank 1 or tank 2 will
initiate first a regeneration.
In this example tank 1 moves from service position to C1, then to C2, ... until C8 and comes back in the
service position. Tank 2 will not initiate a regeneration while tank 1 is not back in service.
Initiate again a regeneration, this time tank 2 will move through the cycles whereas tank 1 stay in
service.
Tank 2 will not initiate a
regeneration while tank 1 is
not back in service
2 hours
Refill first option: on, Pr=1
The refill first option has been designed mainly for twin parallel systems using only one brine tank. It
allows a minimum time of 2 hours for brine to be saturated.
Tank 1 and tank 2 are both in service position. Depending on the residual capacity, tank 1 or tank 2 will
initiate first a regeneration.
In this example tank 1 moves from service position to C8 and then comes back in the service position
for 2 hours. "C0" will then be displayed. After this delay the valve will then regenerate normally but
skipping the C8 cycle since the refill will be done first at the next regeneration.
Tank 2 will not initiate a regeneration while tank 1 is not back in service.
Initiate again a regeneration, this time tank 2 will move through the cycles whereas tank 1 stay in
service.
Others tanks will not initiate a
regeneration while tank 1 is not back in
service
Tank X
Service
...
3.6.3. Lockout "L" systems
The first tank of the system whose capacity is exhausted will be regenerated first. The tank controller
will send a signal to all others controllers in the system that will not be able to start a regeneration
until it is finished.
The others tanks will then regenerate in order of priority according to the remaining capacity.
When you order a 255 - 764L valve, it will be shipped with a standard 255 Logix camshaft. This
camshaft does not close the bypass flapper during regeneration, so there will be hard water available
at the outlet during all the regeneration. If you are building a multi-simplex system with 255 - 764L
valves and you do not want hard water to be bypassed during the regeneration, use one of the
following options :
• Use the 255 Logix duplex camshaft on each valve in the system. This camshaft ensures that the
bypass flapper is closed during all the regeneration process. The backwash is then done with
treated water of another tank entering through the valve outlet (same principle as for a duplex
mode A or P). If you choose this option, do not forget to take into account this additional flow to
be produced in service when sizing your installation.
Use a solenoid valve on the valve output and a microswitch kit. The microswitch is mounted on the
camshaft and it closes the solenoid valve for the duration of the regeneration. Therefore the valve will
not use water coming from the others tanks.
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